THE MAYERSON FIRM PLLC

Sometimes an insurance policy does not cover a claim as written, yet the insurer’s words or conduct may prevent it from relying on an otherwise valid defense. Lawyers usually reach for one of three doctrines: waiver, equitable estoppel, or “mend-the-hold.” Those doctrines overlap, but they are not interchangeable. Each asks a different question, requires different proof, and may produce a different result. The governing law also varies significantly by jurisdiction. The pract